Perry’s Victory and International Peace Memorial National Park Service Put-in-Bay, Ohio U.S. Department of the Interior Ages 10-12 Name:__________________________ Who Was Oliver Hazard Perry? Commodore Perry was born in Rhode Island in 1785. At the age of thirteen he followed in his father’s footsteps by joining the U.S. Navy. Through hard work and strength of Anchors Aweigh! character Perry was able to gain a position in the navy as the leader of a fleet of American ships. In 1812 war broke out across America between the U.S. and Great Britain. Welcome to Perry’s Victory and International Peace Memorial. Our park has been Perry helped America end the War of 1812 by conquering British naval forces in the Battle of Lake Erie. a part of the National Park Service since 1936. The National Park Service cares for During this battle, Perry’s quick-thinking helped him to lead the United States to one of its first and and protects America’s special places. By becoming a Junior Ranger, you are greatest naval victories. This park memorializes his leadership and bravery under pressure. helping to care for and protect these special places too! To learn more about Perry watch the movie “The Battle of Lake Erie” in the Visitor Center. Listen closely and see if you can answer the questions below. If you need help finding an answer ask a Park Ranger. How To Use This Book 1. Who was the commander of the American fleet? At the top of each page you will find a short overview of the page’s topic. You will need to: _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ 1 2 3 4 Read the information at the top of the page 2. What was the name of the British flagship? Follow the instructions to complete the games and The _ _ _ _ _ _ _ quizzes below 5 6 3. What Treaty ended the War of 1812? ... and Remember If at any point you need help, find a Park Ranger. Park The Treaty of _ _ _ _ _ Rangers love to help young visitors on their quest to 7 8 become a Junior Ranger! Nicely done! Now for the real challenge. Can you decode the secret message? Grab your “_ _ v _ _ _ _ v _ _ _ sailing jacket 8 5 5 1 7 6 5 6 8 and charts! _ _ _ _ _ v _ _ _ _ v _ u _ !” It’s time to 2 8 3 8 5 5 1 7 6 5 4 set sail on a learning adventure! In which U.S. ship did Perry conquer the British? Choose a ship and follow the battle Correct! path to see if you are correct. Perry rowed to the Niagara where he was able to win the battle. The Niagara or Incorrect! Perry started the battle in the Lawrence, but it had to be abandoned after it was The Lawrence badly damaged. Try again. Who Was Oliver Hazard Perry? Commodore Perry was born in Rhode Island in 1785. At the age of thirteen he followed in his father’s footsteps by joining the U.S. Navy. Through hard work and strength of Anchors Aweigh! character Perry was able to gain a position in the navy as the leader of a fleet of American ships. In 1812 war broke out across America between the U.S. and Great Britain. Welcome to Perry’s Victory and International Peace Memorial. Our park has been Perry helped America end the War of 1812 by conquering British naval forces in the Battle of Lake Erie. a part of the National Park Service since 1936. The National Park Service cares for During this battle, Perry’s quick-thinking helped him to lead the United States to one of its first and and protects America’s special places. By becoming a Junior Ranger, you are greatest naval victories. This park memorializes his leadership and bravery under pressure. helping to care for and protect these special places too! To learn more about Perry watch the movie “The Battle of Lake Erie” in the Visitor Center. Listen closely and see if you can answer the questions below. If you need help finding an answer ask a Park Ranger. How To Use This Book 1. Who was the commander of the American fleet? At the top of each page you will find a short overview of the page’s topic. You will need to: _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ 1 2 3 4 Read the information at the top of the page 2. What was the name of the British flagship? Follow the instructions to complete the games and The _ _ _ _ _ _ _ quizzes below 5 6 ... and Remember 3. What Treaty ended the War of 1812? If at any point you need help, find a Park Ranger. Park The Treaty of _ _ _ _ _ Rangers love to help young visitors on their quest to 7 8 become a Junior Ranger! Nicely done! Now for the real challenge. Can you decode the secret message? Grab your “_ _ v _ _ _ _ v _ _ _ sailing jacket 8 5 5 1 7 6 5 6 8 and charts! _ _ _ _ _ v _ _ _ _ v _ u _ !” It’s time to 2 8 3 8 5 5 1 7 6 5 4 set sail on a learning adventure! In which U.S. ship did Perry conquer the British? Choose a ship and follow the battle Correct! path to see if you are correct. Perry rowed to the Niagara where he was able to win the battle. The Niagara or Incorrect! Perry started the battle in the Lawrence, but it had to be abandoned after it was The Lawrence badly damaged. Try again. American Indians Wetompatitea Scavenger Hunt Let Us Make Friends Moos Sekakwa Now that you have learned about the War of 1812 it is time to put your knowlege to the test! The War of 1812 was not only a war between the Moose Skunk Use your searching skills to find the following images in the Visitor Center. The exhibits, and your smarts, U.S. and Great Britain. American Indians were also Cuppittous I Understand You will help you answer the questions about each picture. involved. As the U.S. settlers moved westward, Indians lost control of their homelands. When Nowecontam 1. American Indian Leader war began in 1812 many Indians sided with the I Am Glad Chitmunk Aposoum Chipmunk Opossum This leader dreamt of an alliance between all American Indians. He British. The British promised the Indians that if hoped to set aside their ancestral rivalries and unite to defend their they won, their homelands would be returned. culture, homelands and lives. However, the British did not win and the American Indians lost their territory. We can still see their influence in the names of many rivers, lands and animals in this area. Who is this a picture of? What tribe did he belong to? Words in green are American Indian words. Try to say some of the words and phrases aloud. ___________________________ ___________________________ Mishigami 2. Brute Force (Michigan) “I am big and I am black. I am used by the navy during attacks.” Without proper weaponry an American victory in the Battle of Lake Erie would have been impossible. Erie ke Presque La Isle What is this a picture of? ____________________________ Battle Area Fort Meigs List three other weapons used during naval battles. Fort Stehenson ________________________ __________________________ _______________________ Ohiyo (Ohio) 3. Where On The Lake Is O.H. Perry? There are many pictures of the American hero Oliver Hazard Perry in our A Sailor’s Life museum, can you find this one? What is Perry doing in the picture? Read the following statements about the life of 1812 sailors. Only one of the statements from each set is true. Circle the one you think is correct. ___________________________________________________________________ This That 1 Being a sailor was a hard life; they only earned a few dollars Or Being a sailor was a great job; they were well paid and if they How many “Dont Give Up The Ship” a month and lived in constant danger of death and disease. happened to get injured the government would compensate flags can you find in the museum? them fairly. 2 ____________ Perry struggled to find enough men to sail his ships. Many Or Perry had the best crews in the U.S. Navy. They were of his men were only trained to fight on land and few knew experienced and well trained. how to swim. 3 At this time in history African Americans enjoyed equal Or Many African Americans joined the U.S. Navy because it was one of the few places they could be treated as equals. Flags such as this were used in battle to inspire soldiers rights as U.S. citizens. and bring them courage during the fight. If you were a commodore what would your battle flag 4 When the Americans won the Battle of Lake Erie they sank When the Americans won the Battle of Lake Erie they sold Or say? Draw it in the empty space to the left. all of the British ships. the British ships to the U.S. government, earning each sailor a large sum of money.